Creamy Spinach Gratin

Categories: Casseroles, May2012, Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 4 Tbs butter
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Dash of ground nutmeg
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring spinach and a small amount of water to a boil. Cook about 30 seconds. (Spinach must be hot to blend with others ingredients). Drain well and with a spoon, press spinach against the side of a sieve with a spoon to remove excess water.

2. Return spinach to the pan. Add 1 Tbs of the butter, the cream cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and mix well.

3. Transfer mixture to an 8-by-8 inch baking dish or gratin dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 3 Tbs butter and stir in crumbs. Top spinach mixture with Parmesan cheese and crumbs.

4. Bake uncovered, until bubbly, about 20 minutes.

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